Time Limits / Maintenance Checks – Airworthiness Limitations Section Chapter 5-40 – Amendment
Superseded. Comply with 2020-0214, which replaces this document.
- Published
- Effective
- Deadline
- Replaces
- 2018-0277
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What to do
Operators of Dassault Falcon 7X aeroplanes must replace components before exceeding their life limits and complete all maintenance tasks within the specified intervals as detailed in the updated Airworthiness Limitations Section. They must revise their approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months from the effective date of 31 October 2019 to include these new requirements. Any discrepancies found during maintenance must be corrected according to Dassault's instructions before the next flight or within specified compliance times.
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0257 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting all Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X aeroplanes, including all configurations and serial numbers. It mandates compliance with updated airworthiness limitations specified in the Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft Maintenance Manual Chapter 5-40, Revision 8. This directive ensures continued airworthiness by enforcing maintenance tasks and life limits for components.
What changed
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0257 supersedes the previous AD 2018-0277 and introduces new and/or more restrictive maintenance tasks and life limits as published in the latest revision of the Falcon 7X Airworthiness Limitations Section. It requires operators to replace components before exceeding life limits and to perform maintenance tasks within specified thresholds and intervals. The approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme must be revised within 12 months to incorporate these updated requirements.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals as it ensures the safe continued operation of Falcon 7X aircraft by mandating compliance with the latest maintenance standards. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their maintenance programs to avoid unsafe conditions caused by overlooked or outdated airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply may result in regulatory non-compliance and potential safety risks.
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